Estimator, Senior

COMPANY BACKGROUND

For over 60 years, BV Glazing and Quest Windows have helped shape North America’s most iconic skylines. From Toronto to Texas, we are vertically integrated to design, engineer, manufacture and install the complete building envelope with today’s most ambitious developers. Serving both residential and commercial construction markets across Canada and the United States, we pride ourselves in delivering exceptional quality and innovation. At BVGlazing Systems our mission is to Build Value in everything we do. This philosophy drives our commitment to:

• Deliver cutting edge solutions to our customers.
• Foster the professional growth and development of our team members.
• Uphold excellence through training, education and innovation.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Estimator to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys technical problem-solving, collaboration across sales, design, and management teams, and taking ownership of complex façade projects from bid to final submission.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Work on technically challenging, high-profile projects
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive estimating team
• Have a direct impact on project success from day one
• Opportunity to influence processes and mentor others
• Competitive compensation plan.
• Be a part of a company that is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment.
• We’ve got your health and future in mind!
  • Participate in the comprehensive benefits package including Extended Healthcare Benefits.
  • Vacation accrual plan.
  • Work/life balance with short Friday’s year around.
  • Goodlife Fitness discount program.
  • Company sponsored perks.
  • Participate upon hire in a company match RSP/DPSP program (2-year vesting period).
  • Voluntary participation in our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) as per company policy.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

As a Senior Estimator, you’ll play a key role in shaping successful bids and proposals by:

• Reviewing bid documents and defining project scope and strategy
• Leading material take-offs, cost modeling, and bill of materials preparation
• Coordinating RFQs and integrating vendor pricing
• Identifying risks, inconsistencies, and opportunities through RFIs and document markups
• Collaborating with Sales, Managers, Design, Engineering, and Preconstruction teams
• Preparing scopes of work, redlined specifications/exhibits, and quotation letters
• Participating in pre-close and final close reviews with leadership
• Supporting preliminary construction schedules and smooth handoff to post-award teams

EXPERIENCE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• 5+ years experience in façade estimating, particularly unitized curtain wall systems
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple scopes and deadlines
• Confidence reviewing complex bid documents and specifications
• Strong communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally
• Proficiency with cost models, take-offs, and digital markups (Bluebeam required)
• College Diploma in Architectural Technology, Construction Management or a related field is preferred.

Salary Range$80,000 - $90,000 based on experience

TRAINING & ONBOARDINGWe will provide training and onboarding sessions to ensure that you’ve got everything you need to succeed in your new role.

INTERVIEW PROCESSWe’ll reach out to candidates of interest to schedule an interview. We do our best to communicate outcomes to all applicants by email or phone call.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. In compliance with the AODA, all reasonable accommodations will be made available upon request from candidates with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview and you require an accommodation due to a disability please discuss with the Manager scheduling your interview.

Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.